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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Los Angeles, CA that is seeking a remote Project Manager IV.
Summary:
As a member of the Technology & Innovation group, Project Manager will drive, develop, and maintain solutions for clients and colleagues. This is an exciting time of technology advancement and innovation across the bank, particularly within our technology teams.
Duties:
Project Manager will establish and proactively drive delivery of project activities, objectives, and schedules to ensure successful completion
Provide leadership and guidance to a matrixed Project Team
Defines and establishes project or program governance structures to support successful delivery
As a Project Manager, you structure projects or programs to minimize costs, ensure optimum output and maintain quality
Creates strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
Leads and facilitates project meetings, including development and reporting of project plan tasks, schedules, milestones, and other project activities
Project Managers will be accountable to project stakeholders for schedule, budget, quality, and outcome of all project elements
Manage several projects of varying size concurrently
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 10 years of project manager experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing large and complex technical projects involving large teams
IT infrastructure experience is a must but not in software development
Must be business savvy with good diplomacy skills in order to influence and be effective with project teams and senior executives
Scheduling and budgeting experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Project Lifecycles and Software Development Lifecycles
Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of technology project methodologies, various project management tools and techniques across all project phases
Solid understanding of project risk, issue identification and mitigation Pro-active in creating awareness and/or escalation of project issues or risks and developing mitigation plans
Excellent project management, organizational and analytical skills
Knowledge or experience in the implementation and/or support of infrastructure environments and/or applications within a technology organization a plus
Strong leadership and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and exercise solid judgement
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Must be familiar with the project scope and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the project team
Knowledgeable of Agile tools
Banking or financial industry experience preferred
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
